Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 125 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 125 and 60 is 1500.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 125 and 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 125 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 125 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 5 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 50 | 50 |
| 188 and 194 | 18236 |
| 179 and 67 | 11993 |
| 111 and 19 | 2109 |
| 145 and 52 | 7540 |